Early Intervention After Sepsis-ICU to Reduce PTSD
Official title: The Effect of Early Intervention on the Incidence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After Intensive Care Hospitalization Due to Sepsis
Run by Barzilai Medical Center · NCT07707765 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether an early psychiatric interview after discharge from the ICU for sepsis can help reduce PTSD and related symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 120 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Barzilai Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ashkelon) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07707765 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+ years) discharged from ICU after sepsis who are able to provide consent and participate in interviews.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals unable to consent, with severe cognitive impairment, acute psychosis, or other conditions preventing participation may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial focuses on adults recently discharged from an ICU stay due to sepsis. It uses an early psychiatric interview as the key intervention to address post-ICU psychological symptoms. The aim is to see if this approach can lower the incidence or severity of PTSD, anxiety, and depression among survivors. The study is conducted at Barzilai Medical Center with participants who meet the inclusion criteria and consent to participate.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience fewer PTSD symptoms and better emotional well-being after critical illness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests structured post-ICU follow-up can help address PICS, but early targeted psychiatric interviews specifically after sepsis-related ICU stays are less established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Discharged from ICU due to sepsis * Age over 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years old * Lack of consent * Dementia/ mental retardation or any other condition due to which the patient cannot fill the questionnaires or participate in the psychiatric interview. * A cute psychosis or other psychiatric condition nesiccating psychiatric treatment.
Where it's running
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Barzilai Medical Center
Ashkelon, Israel Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: daniel Leshin Carmel, MD — Barzilai Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Daniel Leshin Carmel, MD
- Email: danielles@bmc.gov.il
- Phone: +972525253037
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.